What is a recommended action if log ingest volume continues to exceed the defined limit?

Increasing the ingest limit incrementally is a proactive approach when dealing with log ingest volume issues. By gradually raising the limit, you can accommodate fluctuating log data without overwhelming the system or causing disruptions. This method allows for a better balance in processing the log data while ensuring that critical logs are not lost due to exceeding predefined thresholds.

Incremental increases also provide the opportunity to monitor system performance closely and assess how the changes impact overall ingest efficiency. If logs are necessary for operational insights and troubleshooting, ensuring that the ingest limit aligns with actual requirements becomes essential.

In contrast, waiting for the volume to reduce can lead to potential data loss or performance degradation, while ignoring the messages could mask underlying issues that need attention. Reducing the number of logs generated may be beneficial in some scenarios, but it may not be feasible or desirable as it could result in missing important data needed for analysis and monitoring.